Even if you don’t know a pommel from a Palomino, it’s hard to beat the Western allure of Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, a 10,000-acre spread in Santa Barbara wine country. Ronald Reagan–a guy who knew a thing or two about the good life–built his ranch just over the rise, and upper crust Californians have been gathering here for 60 years. The weekend wedding package, just under $1,000 per person,  includes all meals, daily trail rides, a fly-fishing lesson, massages, a moonlit hay ride, rustic-cozy accommodations (all rooms have wood-burning fireplaces), even the wedding reception. Do the math, and see if you’re not singing “yippee-iy-yay” all the way to the altar.

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2 Comments

Rich White · November 8, 2012 at 11:12 pm

If there’s no moon for the hay ride, will they reduce the price some?

Can you get the ride without the hay?

    Sally Kilbridge · November 9, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Something tells me that the folks at Alisal have a deal with the moon–so not to worry!

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